According to Just Jared Jr., Milo Manheim has opened up about landing the role of Flynn Rider in Disney's upcoming live-action Tangled adaptation — confirming one of the most anticipated casting decisions in the project's development.
Flynn Is Locked In — Now the Real Casting Conversation Begins
With Manheim's Flynn Rider officially off the board, the spotlight swings hard toward the rest of the ensemble. Who steps into Rapunzel's tower? Who plays the deliciously manipulative Mother Gothel? Tangled has one of the most beloved casts of characters in Disney's modern animated era, and getting the live-action lineup right is going to matter enormously to fans. Rapunzel in particular needs to bring warmth, comedic timing, and enough vocal presence to hold her own against a charismatic lead — a tall order that has the fancasting community buzzing.
What myCast Fans Have Been Saying
The myCast community has already been dreaming up Tangled ensembles across several fan-cast stories, and the picks are genuinely fascinating. Over on the Tangled story with the most fully fleshed-out cast, fans have been thinking well beyond just the two leads. Anya Taylor-Joy has emerged as a fan pick for Rapunzel — and honestly, it's not hard to see why. Her otherworldly screen presence and expressive features feel tailor-made for a princess who's spent her whole life locked away from the world. Meanwhile, Eva Green has a vote for Mother Gothel, which is the kind of inspired choice that makes you wonder why you hadn't thought of it yourself — Green does imperious, theatrical villainy better than almost anyone working today.
That same story also floats Robert Pattinson as an alternate Flynn Rider and Dave Bautista for Hook Hand Thug, proving that fans are thinking about the full picture, not just the headliners. Over on the Tangled story, Lizzy Greene has picked up a vote for Rapunzel — a more under-the-radar choice that would certainly turn heads. The fan conversation is still early and wide open, which means right now is the perfect moment to get your picks in and shape the discussion.